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Buffalo Bills' 2019 draft: Analysis for every pick

Breaking down the Buffalo Bills' class in the 2019 NFL draft.

Round 1, No. 9 overall: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

My take: Few will quibble with the Bills' decision to take Ed Oliver and stop his fall down the board. Despite an overwhelming need to add offensive talent at the start of this offseason, Buffalo's best bet early in this draft has always been to tap into a well-stocked class of defensive linemen. His selection blends value and need for the Bills, who lost starting defensive tackle Kyle Williams to retirement this offseason.